Reel Series Seminars
Saturday August 24, 2013
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1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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| Local Author to Present chronology of Mexican Movies in the United States, and their
Impact on the History, Culture and Film Industry of South Texas. The
RGV Film Commission and the McAllen Heritage Center will host the first
Reel Series Seminars
with local author, and owner of the Agrasanchez Film Archive, Rogelio
Agrasanchez Jr. The Reel Series Seminars are scheduled for four
consecutive Saturdays starting August, 24th at the McAllen Heritage
Center. Each seminar will begin promptly at 1:00 p.m. Admission
is free. Both
organizations are very excited about introducing this talented local
author for the
first lecture series, for Agrasanchez Jr. has done extensive research on
motion pictures and the identity of Mexicans and Mexican- Americans in
the United States. Agrasanchez Jr. believes that these films are a
multifaceted expression of culture that can be
perceived as art, an educational instrument, a propagandistic tool, and a
promoter of values, entertainment and more. He has authored several
books such as Mexican Movies
in the United States: A History of Films, Theaters and Audiences 1920-1960, Beauties
of the Mexican Cinema, Mexican Horror Cinema, and his latest Viaje Redondo:
El Cine Mudo Mexicano en los Estados Unidos, among others. All of his books are available in English and Spanish. Agrasanchez Jr. will be signing his
books after each seminar. Series #1: Silent Mexican Cinema in the United States. 1900-1930 Series #2 : Golden Age of Mexican Cinema in South Texas. 1920-1960 Series #3 : Mexican Producers; shooting Mexican Movies in the RGV. 1970s & 1980s Series #4: Golden Age of Mexican Movie Posters: The Spanish Exiled Artists. 1936-56 |
“These
seminars are an exciting way to educate the attendees to the rich
history of Mexican films, and to explore how
those films may have influenced our lives in the Valley,” said Nancy
Millar Director of the McAllen Convention & Visitors Bureau, member
of the RGV Film Commission.
The
Rio Grande Valley Film Commission is a young organization that seeks to
support a vital environment that will create
new jobs, and increase the economic vitality of the region through a
profitable film industry. This is accomplished by positioning the region
to attract and assist studio and independent film makers.
The
film commission seeks to unite the region’s film and creative industry
representatives with the goal of helping with
film, television, animation, and commercial projects, while
simultaneously promoting our geographic location. The RGV Film
Commission is sustained by its members. Current members include the
McAllen CVB, the Mission, Alamo, Hidalgo and Edinburg Chambers of
Commerce, and the Harlingen CVB. The organization is seeking for more
members among the local and creative industry of the Rio Grande Valley
as well as Chambers, CVBs and area economic development organizations.
The mission of the McAllen Heritage Center (MHC) is to provide a place to exhibit and to assist in the preservation of
sites, works of art, documents, papers, pictures, records and writings of historical, traditional or cultural value.
"The McAllen Heritage Center not only works hard to preserve and
educate our community about McAllen's history, but
we are also committed to seeking ways to enhance our culture. We are
very pleased to be co-hosting this series of events at the museum in
downtown McAllen, and encourage everyone to attend", said Elva M. Cerda,
MHC Managing Director who is getting ready to
welcome a good crowd this month.
"The golden age cinema seminars will be a fascinating reminder of the South Texas heritage with the close ties to Mexico
that many remember and others will be enthralled to learn about through these series" said Nedra Kinerk, MHC Board President.
Plan to attend all four Reel Series Seminars. It will be an enlightening experience.
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